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Terminal Blocks, also called terminal strips, header strips and feed throughs, are essential components in the effective electrical wiring of electrical equipment. They provide secure, reliable and fabricated termination for individual cables, links, and other conductors and are easily identifiable with their marked strips, or tabs. They work in a wide range of applications across multiple industries, such as in automotive, domestic and aviation, and are available in various sizes and finishes, e.g. Barrier or Plug-in style.

0810009:0041, commonly referred to as ‘Marker Strips’ are a kind of Terminal Blocks accessory and is used for identifying and labelling connections on wiring and systems. With a working principle similar to feed-through terminals, they have a marked strip with a removable plastic label that is normally printed with the necessary information about the connection, such as the name of the wire, the control point, voltage etc. Marker Strips act as a reference point in wiring diagrams, showing the wiring path, and are designed to enable organisation and clarification of wiring, saving time and cost.

Marker Strips are usually screw or ‘push-in’ mounted, but can also be soldered, clamped or even crimped onto a terminal block. Screw-mounted Marker Strips can be easily adjusted or changed, while soldered or crimped Marker Strips provide a securer, more permanent solution, ensuring a higher quality connection. Marker Strips are typically used in industrial control, process automation, power engineering and other applications where clarity of wiring identification is critical.

Marker Strips are very reliable connection solutions, and come with a variety of features. The removable plastic label allows for customised printing, making them fit for industrial applications such as identification of network cabling, generators, and motors, as well as domestic ones such as light switches and sockets. The heavy-duty construction of Marker Strips also lends itself to outdoor applications such as ventilators, garden irrigation systems and solar energy systems.

At the same time, special Marker Strips are also available that meets safety standards such as IP67 and CAT III/IV, as the sealable and waterproof nature of them is ideal for use in hazardous environments. Furthermore, the ease of installation and required voltage to trigger the Marker Strip makes them suitable for extremely low voltage DC applications. This has led to an increasing demand in automotive as well as the defence industry. With modern technology, unique ID numbers can also be given to the Marker Strip using an RFID or QR code labeling system.

Overall, 0810009:0041 Marker Strips are a key part of a correctly wired electrical system, providing both utility and convenience. Easy to apply, replace and configure, and with medium voltage capabilities, they are essential for the industrial and domestic markets.